Re: Re: [MV] Removal for wiper arms, M1009

From: gpw1942@verizon.net
Date: Wed Nov 05 2003 - 19:11:44 PST


Ron,
The claw method worked great!
Took about 30 sec to do them both. I added a small piece of plywood under the hammer so as not to dent the hood or cowl.

Dj

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> From: "Ron" <rojoha@comcast.net>
> Date: 2003/10/29 Wed AM 07:22:21 CST
> To: <gpw1942@verizon.net>
> CC: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Removal for wiper arms, M1009
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> Easiest method is a regular old carpenters claw hammer (no sheet).
> Put a rag under the hammer to keep from chewing up the paint, claw opening
> lines up with arm, claw JUST engages edges of rounded arm sheet metal around
> the knurled drum, NOT THE DRUM itself on the shaft, release the clip and
> make like you are removing a nail.
> Boys at the body shop I used to hang out at would do both arms so fast,
> it looked like one motion with two wiper arms flying through the air at the
> same time.
> Slow and careful is best, speed improves as you reach your 10th vehicle
> or so.
> Good Luck,
> Ron
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> From: <gpw1942@verizon.net>
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> Sent: 29 October, 2003 08:03
> Subject: [MV] Removal for wiper arms, M1009
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> > Would someone tell me how to remove the wiper arms on the M1009? Need them
> off for painting. I tried the clip thing at the base of the arm bit it did
> not budge. Should I pull harder?
> > Dj
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